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Benefits of studying in Canada

The degree awarded from the university and college is worldwide recognized.

Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world and this combined with its wonderful multicultural cosmopolitan attitude makes it an excellent destination for international students to come and further their education.

Degrees from Canadian institutes are internationally recognized, and there is a diverse range of courses on offer from marine biology through to accountancy. Canada also has a number of excellent opportunities for language courses, and you can choose between both French and English as your main language of instruction, and students often benefit from taking an additional language course alongside their main degree or diploma.

Canada is a very safe, stable country and has an excellent health care system, and the educational and living costs are relatively low compared to other English speaking countries, so this is an ideal place for international students to come and enhance their learning.

There are more than 150,000 international students who go to Canada every year to study. International students bring a rich culture to the classrooms.

Canadian universities and colleges are respected worldwide for their high quality of education.

Tuition fees for international students in Canada, and the cost of living, are among the lowest in the world.

Eligible students can gain valuable Canadian work experience through off campus employment.

Canada ranks among the most multicultural nations in the world. Regardless of ethnic origin, students feel at home in our diverse communities and campuses.

According to the United Nations, Canada offers one of the highest standards for quality of life in the world.

It is a multicultural country and is considered to be a safe, clean and peaceful country

Canada has been ranked as one of best place to live on the globe according to the United Nations and is the second largest country in world after Russia

Canada is a geographically vast country and offers diverse cultures within its borders

Weather
Canada is a huge country, stretching from the Pacific to Atlantic Ocean and covering five time zones, so you can imagine that the weather in Canada varies widely depending on where you are.
Canada has four distinct seasons, with temperatures cooler overall in the northern territories and milder on BC's west coast. Temperatures and climate from BC's interior east to Newfoundland are comparable, with variances depending on latitude and mountainous topography.

Canada's capital is Ottawa, but the largest city in Canada is Toronto (ON, Canada), following by Montréal & Quebec City (QC, Canada) and then Vancouver (BC, Canada).

Other major cities in Canada are: Victoria (BC, Canada), Abbotsford, BC, Edmonton (AB, Canada), Calgary (AB, Canada) and Winnipeg (MB, Canada), Charlottetown, PEI, Halifax, NS. The Largest province in Canada is Quebec. However the largest population is in Ontario with capital city of Toronto whose population is almost half of the population in Ontario.

Canada is the home to the eighth largest economy in the world
The Canadian economy is dominated by the service industry, which employs about three quarters of Canadians.
International trade makes up a large part of the Canadian economy, particularly of its natural resources.

Established Industries:

Canada’s global share of the aerospace industry has tripled in the last 20 years, and it is the third-largest exporter of automotive products in the world. Canada is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of agricultural products The Canadian Government has established a range of institutions and initiatives to create a supportive business environment for transformative technologies Canada is a Foundation for Innovation Canadian Institutes of Health Research Genome Canada National Institute for Nanotechnology Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council The strongest growth in exports occurred in wired (+20.4%) and wireless (+16.9%) communications equipment in the year 2005. The Canadian Government plans to double research and development (R&D) investments by 2010 to make Canada one of the five most research-intensive countries
in the world. Canada is the world’s 4th largest exporter of moulds and eighth largest exporter of plastics processing machinery. Canada is the world's leading producer and exporter of newsprint, and the world's largest exporter of wood pulp.

Students are allowed to work part time 20 hours per week on campus/ off campus and full time during holidays while studying the course.

In Canada, minimum wages varies in different provinces. Under the Constitution of Canada, the responsibility for enacting and enforcing labour law including minimum wages in Canada rests with the ten provinces. Minimum wages varies between 8 – 10.25 cd$ per hour depending upon the province.

A Post-Graduation Work Permit cannot be valid longer than the length of time you studied in Canada.

For example, students graduating from a four-year degree program might be eligible for a three-year year work permit. Students graduating from an eight-month certificate program would only be eligible for a work permit of eight months.

Undergraduate Courses:
It varies for each institution. Following guideline
A good grade is very important to go to Canada.
You can apply if you have higher second division and first division. Some universities ask for much higher grades, check specific entry requirement details before applying.

Postgraduate Courses:Bachelor: 60% & 6.5 Bands, no band less than 6.0MBA: 60% & 6 .5 Bands, no band less than 6.0
GMAT is also required for MBA by most of the universities. Check individual requirement.

Job Scenario

Current policy allows students to work 20hrs per week while study time and 40hrs per week while breaks.

Disclaimer:This guidance is for students interested in studying abroad in particular country. It is only a guide for which information is taken from various relevant websites. It aims to answer some common questions. Visitors are recommended to contact the Careers N’ Options office for most updated information.